"Human" is a Stargate: Universe episode that revolves around mathematician Dr. Rush trying to crack a code. "I loved Rush's crazy scribbles of nonsense and the light code imagery," Meredith wrote in io9's original recap. Only it wasn't nonsense – it was real cryptography with consistent, breakable codes. »9/14/14 11:14am 9/14/14 11:14am

Most heroes get a facelift every decade or so, to keep them from showing their age. The longer an epic saga goes on, the greater the chances you'll see everything start over from scratch. But not everybody succumbs to the Etch-a-Sketch urge. Here are 10 epic storylines that have never had a reboot. Ever. »1/30/14 10:01am 1/30/14 10:01am

Last night, Breaking Bad broke us once and for all, with a fitting ending that gave us tons of closure. But many of our favorite TV shows have straight-up kicked us in the teeth on their way out. Here are the most brutal series finales of science fiction and fantasy TV shows. »9/30/13 1:10pm 9/30/13 1:10pm

Last week, the first two episodes of Battlestar Galactica: Blood and Chrome went online, and we all remembered our love affair with BSG. This show was thought-provoking, powerful, and obsessively mysterious. And we can't help wondering: Why hasn't Syfy had a show like that since? »11/12/12 2:47pm 11/12/12 2:47pm

Ming-Na Wen, formerly from ER and Stargate Universe, will play a "soulful" and "damaged" pilot named Melinda May in Joss Whedon's new S.H.I.E.L.D. TV show. Melinda May is described as "an ace pilot, a weapons expert and a soldier who can - and has - gone beyond the call of duty." And apparently she's the character who… »10/24/12 5:14pm 10/24/12 5:14pm

This year has been a wild ride for lovers of science fiction and fantasy. Some hugely expensive, massively hyped projects have failed, but also some new mega-hits have been born. Hollywood is struggling with sagging movie ticket sales and TV ratings, and book publishers are facing a rapidly changing world. It's a… »12/21/11 8:00am 12/21/11 8:00am

We expect a lot from Syfy, because it's the only cable channel devoted to science fiction. So it's inevitable that the network formerly known as the Sci-Fi Channel will disappoint us occasionally. And sometimes people blame Syfy unfairly — like when Syfy pulls the plug on a low-rated show. »9/01/11 10:00am 9/01/11 10:00am

It's almost fall TV season, which means just one thing — it's time to start second guessing the TV networks. Many new shows will be introduced, and most of them will die an ignominious death. »8/25/11 10:00am 8/25/11 10:00am

Steven Moffat offers the latest update on the future of Doctor Who. Does a children's book reveal the secret origin of Captain America's all-powerful artifact? Plus tons of Torchwood: Miracle Day hints to get you ready for the big premiere! »7/05/11 6:00am 7/05/11 6:00am

Every since the announcement that Syfy was canceling Stargate Universe, the fans have been mighty pissed. And Syfy isn't taking it lying down any longer. In a letter to Stargate fans everywhere the studio explains why SGU had to go. »5/13/11 9:58am 5/13/11 9:58am

Last night, we said goodbye to Stargate Universe. In a strange way, the finale was almost parallel to the manner in which this series was canned — the show ended right as it started to get good. »5/10/11 4:03pm 5/10/11 4:03pm

This week's television sees the last ever episodes of Smallville and Stargate Universe. Will Clark become Superman in time to save the Destiny? Plus season finales of Adventure Time, Vampire Diaries and Community. Orc Bikers! Daffy Duck's social climbing! Ghost-angst! »5/09/11 9:00am 5/09/11 9:00am

Four new Green Lantern promos remind us that there are some actual humans in the movie. Plus casting updates for the Fantastic Voyage remake, the adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's non-Twilight book The Host, and Oz the Great and Powerful! »5/04/11 6:00am 5/04/11 6:00am

This week (in the second-to-last Stargate Universe episode) the Destiny returned to the "mo' drones, mo' problems" plot line. It was a thrilling little episode that seared its impact into one crew members life forever. »5/03/11 3:29pm 5/03/11 3:29pm

This week, Fringe season three comes to an explosive end. Adventure Time has an epic two-part story. Pirates attack on Doctor Who! Josh Holloway comes to Community! Lois Lane gets superpowers! But most of all, Thor comes to Syfy! »5/02/11 9:00am 5/02/11 9:00am

Zoe Kravitz reveals her role in X-Men: First Class and teases the climactic battle scene. Plus a Supernatural cast rumor, Kristen Bell campaigns for a Hunger Games part, and our first look at Lex Luthor's return to Smallville! »4/27/11 6:00am 4/27/11 6:00am

What are Doctor Who's creeptastic new monsters planning? Who is Fringe's mysterious bowling-alley guru? What does young Bran remember on Game of Thrones? What does Eve want with Supernatural's Sam and Dean? And which horrifying epidemic could bankrupt America? »4/25/11 9:00am 4/25/11 9:00am

See Kevin Bacon in action in the new X-Men: First Class trailer. Steven Moffat drops some more seriously tantalizing Doctor Who hints. Plus a Stargate favorite explains why Rise of the Planet of the Apes isn't just another movie. »4/25/11 6:00am 4/25/11 6:00am